What is a teen clinic?
By Kendra Monk, IPHE/Interim Professional Home Economist “Hello! My name is Kendra, and I am a teen clinic counsellor. Have you ever been to a teen clinic before?” This is …
Snowmobiling Safety Message From Manitoba Hydro
While snowmobilers expect the unexpected, they can help protect themselves from serious injury Long-time snowmobiler Joe Thievin knows that even if you’re riding with care, the unexpected can happen. “I …
Families Who Eat Together
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Are family meals a thing of the past? Are we missing an important event as we rush out to …
Sharing Cooking with the Ones You Love
In honour of family month on the Home & Family blog here is MAHE Board Member Darren Fife and his grandmother preparing Veggie Pasta Shells. Bon appetit! Darren Fife …
What I Learnt From My Grandma
I’ve blogged before about spending time in the kitchen with my grandma but I’m going to do it again because I love it that much. I was fortunate enough to …
Feeding our Fine Feathered Friends
This is a great activity for kids during these never-ending days of winter. This post first appeared on the HomeFamily blog in January, 2012. By Nancy Schneider, Professional Home Economist …
If you’re happy and you know it – Special Chair
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. It’s wonderful to watch the joy and excitement of a young child who discovers or accomplishes something new. As we grow, we hide our …
If you are happy and you know it – Gratitude Container
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. With the beginning of New Year, people often look to make positive changes in their lives; eating healthier, exercising more, learning and growing. Most …
DIY Spa Products at Home – minty lip balm and fizzy bath bombs
By Jennifer Dyck, PHEc Making your own home spa products is all the rage. With a few simple ingredients you can create scrubs and masks. Use them yourself, package them …
DIY Spa Products at Home – scrubs and masks
By Jennifer Dyck, PHEc Making your own home spa products is all the rage. With a few simple ingredients you can create scrubs and masks. Use them yourself, package them …